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WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, February 28 – Essential Question Wk 8 – “Paul’s Trip to Jerusalem”
9:00 a.m. Worship
10:10 a.m. Sunday school
10:15 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship
10:20 a.m. Adult Education - Essential Question Challenge small group
11:00 a.m. Radio Broadcast
2:00 p.m. RENEW! Synod Leadership retreat in Owatonna
Tuesday, March 1
9:30 a.m. Essential Question Challenge small group
Wednesday, March 2
6:00 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper
6:15p.m. Confirmation
7:00 p.m. Lent Service
Thursday, March 3
1:00 p.m. Quilters
Friday, March 4
7:00 p.m. Essential Question Challenge small group
Saturday, March 5
9:00 a.m. First Communion retreat at Christ Lutheran
Sunday, March 6 – Youth Sunday/
Essential Question Wk 9 – “Paul’s Roman Trial”
9:00 a.m. Worship/Communion - First Communion Sunday
10:10 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship
10:20 a.m. Adult Ed. Class
11:00 a.m. Radio Broadcast
*If you or someone you know is going to be in the hospital, please let the church office know.
*The Essential Question Challenge – On January 10th, we began The Essential Question Challenge - a journey through the book of Acts that builds on the question the Apostle Paul asked, “What shall I do, Lord?” (Acts 22:10). This 10-week Bible reading experience will help you see that God has a mission for all of his people. There are also three small groups per week – Sundays at 10:20 a.m., Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Fridays at 7:00 p.m. . Please join us.
*God Sightings - God is at work everywhere, but we often miss it, because we are not looking. In an effort to help train our eyes to look for God's presence in the world around us, we are going to be setting aside time during Sunday morning worship to share 'God sightings.' Everyone is encouraged to take a minute to write down one way they saw God during the week. There are sheets in each pew for you to use and turn in.
*Lenten Services at Christ Lutheran - During Lent we have special evening services from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, preceded by a soup/sandwich supper from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Our ‘blended’ worship services include songs, prayers, Scripture, God Sightings from members of our congregation and discussion of our weekly readings from the book of Acts. Hope to see you all there!
*Confirmation Schedule during Lent - During Lent, our Confirmation schedule changes to the following: 6:00 – 6:15 p.m. – Soup Supper; 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. – The 7th and 8th graders engage in a table discussion with members of Christ Lutheran and the 9th graders and parents meet with Pastor Dan in the Heritage Room; 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. – Lenten service in the sanctuary.
*Easter Plants – If you would like to order flowers for Easter, there are order forms available on the tables in the narthex and in the office. Deadline for ordering is February 29th.
*World Day of Prayer - The World Day of Prayer service for 2016 will be held at Preston United Methodist Church on Friday, March 4th at 2:00 p.m. This is an ecumenical celebration of informed prayer and prayerful action. Rita Wilson and Joni Clement will be sharing with us about their trip to Cuba. Everyone is welcome to attend.
*FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT - First Communion Retreat for parents and 5th grade youth will be taking place on Saturday, March 5th from 9am-noon at the church and the First Communion Celebration taking place Sunday, March 6th at 9:00 a.m. with a reception to follow.
*Lent Devotions - Devotion booklets for Lent are from Lutheran Indian Ministries are available in the Narthex. Also available are recent issues of the Lutheran Magazine.
*New Members at Christ Lutheran - Are you interested in becoming a member of Christ Lutheran Church? If so, please contact Pastor Dan to set up a time to discuss joining our church. He will speak with you about the mission of the church and help you find ways to connect with others and use your gifts inside and outside our church building. Pastor Dan will also work with you to set up a few dates for new member classes which are a chance for new members to meet each other and build relationships. Finally, you are invited to join us on Sunday April 10th when we will officially welcome and install new members to Christ Lutheran.
*PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Prayer shawls are available in a basket in the narthex for anyone to take to an individual who is ill, hospitalized, in a Care Center, or someone who is having some difficulties and could benefit from the comfort of a shawl and the prayer that is attached. Please check the book in the basket to see if that person has already received a prayer shawl and if not feel free to take them as needed. Thank you for your help in this ministry.
*Thrivent Choice Dollars – So far in 2015, Christ Lutheran has received $2,429.00 in Choice Dollars grant funds. Our members have $6,230 in remaining available funds that need to be designated by March 31st. Please check if you have remaining dollars to designate. Call Walter Bradley at 467-3370 for assistance.
Please keep in your prayers…
Dave Hokenson and family at the passing of his father, Ray
Muriel Hanson
Janelle Britton, daughter of Neil and Linda Britton
Arlene Rain
Diane Myhre, sister-in-law of Val Christensen
Wayne Bredberg, uncle of Pastor Dan
Patrick Harrison, brother of Dave Harrison
Don Myhre, brother of Val Christensen
Dave Rahn, brother-in-law of Char Keene
Florence Foss, who lives in Green Bay, WI
Garaine Wildgrube, who lives in Wyoming, MN
Lyle Frank, who is at Spring Valley Care Center
David Joerg, who is at The Waters on Mayowood
Anna Marie Roche, who is at Traditions
Eleanor Gossman, who is at Clara House in Harmony
Don Kohn, who is at Traditions
Leona Woellert, who is at Traditions
John Bakke, who is at Traditions
Marie Glaser, who is at Traditions
Margaret Milne, who is at Traditions
Alvira Slostad, who is at Park Lane Estates
Marion Anderson, who is at Park Lane Estates
Dorothy Runningen, who is at Harmony Healthcare
Doris Baker, who is at Green Lea Manor in Mabel
Community Announcements
*Mark your calendars – B&B Bowl Fundraiser – Saturday, March 5th at Wheelers in Harmony; Silent auction from 3-6 p.m., live auction at 6 p.m. Dinner at 5 p.m. with music and dancing to follow. All proceeds will be given to Paul and Shelly Hanson towards rebuilding expenses.
GOD SIGHTINGS
Members of our congregation share ways that they experienced God:
-When I look at the stars
-Waking up in the morning to another new day
-Proud of a senior grandson at his last highschool basketball game
-When we were working together at school in our group projects
-The beauty of the sunrise
-God has made his presence in nature this past week
-Having fun waitressing at an event
-Bringing my wife and I closer through unconditional love
-A safe trip out of state; seeing our great granddaughter for the first time
-While reading to my son
-Getting my four children to church Sunday without a struggle
-That my grandpa is getting healthier every day
-That the Robins are back! Love their songs – think Spring!
-To see a large gathering for church service
-God is helping me retain all the information I need to be successful in my new job
-Hearing that a PFD First Responder has saved 2 lives with CPR in the past two years, all told with humility
-Through my job, seeing hope for people with substance use problems when they learn there can be new life
-By God letting me have fun and win my 2 basketball games
-The smile on our granddaughter’s face when she sees us
-A young man whose life was threatened in a car accident is doing a little better
-Spending quality time with our son and his family
-Seeing my brother and his family in worship with us this Sunday
-We went hiking in the woods yesterday. The sheer beauty of our surroundings and feeling of peace was joyful
-The organ prelude this morning
-The gift of friendship, to listen, support and love unconditionally
-A visit with Dorothy Runningen
-God is blessing our congregation with the direction the church is going. Thank you Lord for our church leaders and our pastor and his family
-Kept me safe while driving a long distance; kept our family safe; was with us at our daughter’s ball game
-God has two more angels this past week that will be watching over us
-Through my husband’s passion for his job when he talks about it
-God is caring for me through a new medical treatment
-The sound of joy and laughter when students are having fun in phy ed class
-I am thankful for this day and being able to come to church
-My mom continues to have good results from her eye surgery
-Soup supper discussion with 8th grade confirmation students
-Holding my cousin’s grandson for the first time
-The warm weather is coming and that means baby animals
-Seeing the calm and peaceful feelings that my mom experienced after prayers from Pastor Dan over the phone during a recent hospital stay
-For neighbors that can come in a moments notice to lend a hand
-All the help my daughter gives me
-A new job offer
-The surprise phone call from my niece
-The blessing of having family together for my birthday
-Feeling my growing baby moving inside
-In feeding an caring for my sheep, I sense their desire for me as their shepherd, one who they trust will take care of all their needs
-I heard my dad truly laugh once again
-Healing my grandchildren after they had the flu; waking me up every morning
-I thank God for the opportunity this past week to visit family and the safe travels
-In the beautiful weather and knowing God is always near
-Thanks for helping me find a big shed antler yesterday
-Having all the kids from Confirmation be at church
-Through my pastor
-In my third grade classroom as my students engaged, interacted and laughed with one another while learning
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